Private company
Watson's
Logo: Ira A. Watson Co., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Ira A. Watson Co., more commonly known as Watson's was a department store chain based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1907 and grew to many locations throughout the Southeastern United States.2 It ceased to exist in 1998.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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1907Founded1
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Ira A. Watson Co., more commonly known as Watson's was a department store chain based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1907 and grew to many locations throughout the Southeastern United States.2
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- WikipediaWatson's (United States)
- WikidataQ7974775
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- 1WikidataWatson's on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWatson's on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsWatson's logo by Ira A. Watson Co., Public domain